How much work would it be to install a header..

[Guest Anonymous]

..in a parking lot?

My down pipe is dead at the flange and I can't keep what little exhaust that's on there from getting all lose. I could just stick another down pipe on it, but I've had this header sitting in my closet for a while.

I know I need a gasket and new mani bolts, but what else is entailed? Will I need to drain my oil? I would have to get it done as quick as possible once I start, seeing as my poor car is my soul source of transportation. Thanks for any help in advance!

[Guest Anonymous]

Dean - it is not that bad as long as you take the time to put a jack under the engine and remove the engine mounts to allow you to jack the engine up a little - first wime i did it w/o doing that and i cussed and cussed and determined that i was just an idiot for not being able to put on a header - then when i calmed down i thought about it and found the it helps to be smarter than the tools you work with!

good luck

bob

[Guest Anonymous]

there is only one position to get the header up and over the studs when a 5 speed is in the car. believe me. i have been through this drill more times than i want to recount. it is the biggest PITA on the car. youwill have to go slow and be prepared to "move" the 5 speed over a hair with pry of some sort. just be really careful- you will get them on eventually. make sure you have the correct exhaust manifold gasket and that it is fresh and that your nuts are new and studs are clean. you dont want anything to impede the process once you're into it- and your surely dont want to have to repeat this for a while. make sure the header is not cracked and only ceramic coating is going to last a long time to keep it pretty. that does not matter. gettig it on right and tight matters. good luck.

[Guest Anonymous]

Sounds like too much work for my parking space. I guess I'll just keep driving it the way it is till I can get back to my dad's place. I hope I don't fry my exhaust valves.. =\